Management of Periodontal Disease in General Dental Practice

From Volume 37, Issue 5, June 2010 | Pages 310-320

Authors

Kushal Gadhia

BDS, MFDD

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Eastman Dental Hospital

Articles by Kushal Gadhia

Naveen Karir

BDS

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN, UK

Articles by Naveen Karir

Mike Milward

BDS, MFGDP(Lond), MFDS RCPS(Glasg), ILTM

Birmingham Dental School

Articles by Mike Milward

Abstract

This paper reviews the important parameters deemed useful in the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease in general dental practice. We aim to highlight the importance of these when making a diagnosis and the necessary treatment undertaken in general dental practice before considering referral to specialist services. We also provide guidelines to assist the referral of patients for periodontal treatment in specialist care settings.

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